SOG busts LPG stealing racket in Panigate, one held
The accused, identified as Allarakha Sindhi, was allegedly siphoning gas from filled LPG cylinders at his residence and transferring it into empty ones, which were then sold in the black market.
Acting on a tip-off, the SOG team raided his premises and seized multiple LPG cylinders along with the equipment used for illegal gas transfer.
Police officials said the operation posed a significant threat to public safety. "The accused was endangering the lives of people in the vicinity. A minor gas leak could have led to a major fire or explosion," said an official.
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